Another huge recall with dozens of injuries points out once again the importance of keeping up on product recalls. About 469,000 self-cleaning juicers are being recalled by Empower Brands in the United States and with an additional 10,900 recalled in Canada. The juicers can rupture during use, striking consumers and causing lacerations, or they can […]
How to Achieve Optimum Health Naturally — Insights from Ian Clark “At 46 years old, I watched my life turn from bad to good. I fell in love with nature and watched it turn my life completely. Now, I am 65 years and I feel healthier than ever” Photo by Jonathan Borba on Unsplash In a captivating conversation with Ian […]
It’s not surprising what last year’s top consumer complaint was. I’ve seen it many times as No. 1 on annual consumer complaint lists. It’s auto sales and repair. “Consumers rely on cars to get to work, school, doctors’ appointments and more,” said Erin Witte, director of consumer protection for the Consumer Federation of America. Complaints […]
On Memorial Day, I rushed over to REI to see what I could find at its “biggest sale of the year.” REI’s clothing, shoes, and other items are so expensive I only buy things when they’re on sale. I found a pair of sandals that I like, Keens, $97. Also the sleeping bag that I […]
Written and posted by Jackie Olmstead, May 29, 2023 – I recently asked some of my friends, “Hey I am wondering if the healthcare system is actually getting better…? Have we all made a difference? Are physicians expanding their knowledge base to include that oh-so-taboo-topic ‘alternative therapies’?” I haven’t been to the doctor for quite […]
A Natural Path to Wellness The Miraculous Medicine of Merriment When did laughter last light up your life? In the hustle and bustle of our everyday existence, the simple, beautiful act of laughter often fades into the background. However, it’s much more than just an expression of amusement. Laughter has a plethora of health benefits, […]
Remember when 125,000 Peloton Tread+ treadmills were recalled after the death of a child and dozens of incidents of children, pets, and objects being pulled under the rear roller? The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Peloton have finally agreed on a rear guard repair for the recalled Tread+ treadmill. The repair eliminates possible entrapment […]
Research on the science of happiness and gratitude shows that appreciating the formative people in your life, both past and present, can make a positive change in your happiness levels. The post Cultivate Happiness One Gratitude Letter at a Time appeared first on GaGa Sisterhood.
On Saturday, I received a strange email. It said it was from Gastro Health and a new lab result had been entered into my patient portal from my Gastro Health provider. To access my lab results, I was to go to my patient portal. I thought it was a scam. I haven’t had a test […]
For years, research has shown that eating packaged products – such as some breakfast cereals, snack bars, frozen meals, and most packaged sweets, along with other items – is linked to poor health outcomes, like an increased risk of diabetes, obesity, and cancer. In addition, more recent studies have shown that highly processed foods are […]